CITIZENS CLEAN ELECTIONS COMMISSION (CCEC)
STRATEGIC PLAN
CCEC Mission Statement: To fairly, faithfully and fully implement and administer the
Arizona Citizens Clean Elections Act.
CCEC Vision: Through the successful implementation of the Arizona Citizens Clean
Elections Act, we seek to improve the integrity of Arizona state government and we are
seeking to promote public confidence in the Arizona political process.
CCEC Principles/Values:
Candidates and Campaign Committees: Our priority is to provide excellent customer
service to the participating candidates and their campaign committees who choose to
follow the provisions of the Clean Elections Act. We will provide excellent customer
service to the nonparticipating candidates and their campaign committees who must
comply with the provisions of the Act.
Service: Provide timely and accurate information to customers, stakeholders and
members of the public who make inquiries.
Integrity: We will be committed to the highest standards of ethical behavior.
Quality: Ensure that all work is completed to the highest standards of excellence.
Teamwork: We will work together to accomplish the mission of the Commission.
Continuous Process Improvement: Strive to develop efficient and effective
processes that are necessary to accomplish the mission.
Actions: All Staff actions are made in consultation with the Executive Director.

I.

Legislation and Rules

II.

Voter Education and Public
Relations

III.

Training, Management
Development, Commission
Operations

IV.

Enforcement

V.

Financial, Fiscal Operations,
Information Systems and
Strategic Planning

Staff
Executive Director
Deputy Director
Executive Director
Deputy Director
Voter Education Manager
Executive Director
Deputy Director
Voter Education Manager
Financial Affairs & Compliance Officer
Executive Director
Deputy Director
Financial Affairs & Compliance Officer
Executive Director
Deputy Director
Financial Affairs & Compliance Officer
Executive Assistant
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I. Legislation/Commission Rules
Concept:

Simplify and improve the Citizens Clean Elections Act while maintaining its
effectiveness and purpose.

Goals:


Work with Legislature to develop and provide technical assistance with drafting
legislation that will further the purpose of the Act.



Promulgate rules to further the purpose of the Act



Work with other agencies or groups to improve the implementation of the Act.

II. Voter Education and Public Relations
Concept:

Inform citizens about public issues related to the Citizens Clean
Elections Act

Goals:


To provide the public with communications, reports and publications that
are clear and informative.



To effectively use all channels of communication, including new
technologies, to publicize the Act and its implementation.



To provide leadership for outreach activities, including debates, public
participation, candidate awareness and media relations.



To provide visibility to the new rules, policies and procedures promulgated by the
Commission.



To evaluate and improve the effectiveness of the educational programs and
information that the Commission provides to the public.



The successfully inform voters about the candidates running for statewide and
legislative offices through candidate debates, statement pamphlets, and online
publications.



Continue to promote understanding of Arizona’s political system and constructive
participation within the system.

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III. Training, Management Development, and Commission Operations
Concept:

Ensure staff is competent to carry out the objectives and mandates
of the Act

Goals:


Ensure that the staff understands the Commission’s mission and the
expectations of their jobs.



Eliminate or combine jobs as necessary to maintain a lean staff



Utilize contract services or other services of other agencies



Attend management and leadership classes by staff members.

IV. Enforcement
Concept:

To facilitate easier and more universal compliance with the Citizens Clean
Elections Act

Goals:


Provide frequent and effective client education programs and
publications.



Simplify and improve reporting forms and procedures.



Provide clarity and consistency in actions taken by the Commission.



Revise candidate training programs to address new issues and to
promote compliance.



Assist the Secretary of State to provide and continually improve a
campaign finance management software application and encourage its
use by the maximum number of political committees and political funds.

V. Financial, Fiscal Operations, Information Systems and Strategic Planning
Concept: To abide by the statutory expenditure authority. To plan, develop and
implement effective and efficient information systems that will help the
Commission carry out its mission.
Goals:


Monitor the amounts expended from the budget to ensure that
expenditures do not exceed funds available.



Ensure that the revenues from other agencies are paid into the fund.
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

Use technology more effectively to identify compliance problems and to
provide clients with resources to avoid problems.



Evaluate and improve the Commission’s financial activities on an
ongoing basis.



Ensure the Commission’s educational obligations are met as efficiently
and effectively.



Determine when the fund contains insufficient monies or the spending
cap would be exceeded were all candidates’ accounts to be fully funded
as early as possible.

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